The Lamborghini Aventador is one of the most popular cars to come from the raging bull in recent years. It has the characteristic Lamborghini V12 engine that captures everyone’s imagination. However, a report from Autocar suggests that the company is now gearing up not just for an Aventador-based special edition, but the replacement for the model itself which will now take on some hybrid technology based upon what the company has used in the Sian.
New Hybrid Flagship To Use Sian Supercapacitor Technology
This comes off the back of the company announcing a great 2020 financial year and that 2021 is to be a stable year before, in the words of boss Stephan Winkelmann, it “starts pushing for the next level” in 2022. Covid-19 has pushed back the new V12 flagship from the company, but the technical boss for the company Maurizio Reggiani has already confirmed before that it will still have a hybrid V12 as well as a hybrid element, as will the final Aventador special. Both models will use supercapacitor technology from the Sian according to Autocar's sources.
Four-Wheel-Drive System Is Possible
The Aventador replacement might also have a four-wheel-drive system similar to the Ferrari SF90. However, Autocar also says that Lamborghini is worried about the potential impact on the Aventador successor's performance because of the hybrid element. Lamborghini, they say, is thought to be working on a system that pairs a lithium-ion battery with their existing supercapacitor for more boosting. The company is keen for its supercapacitor to be used in the Aventador successor having invested heavily in it so far.
Over 800 HP Likely Despite Tightening Emissions Regulations
The exact technical details of the next-generation flagship V12 have not yet been released. But Autocar says it is likely to offer a similar power output to that of the Sian, around 800 hp. The hybrid element might not appeal to many hankering after a pure V12, but it is simply that Lamborghini must include a hybrid system in order to meet with ever-tightening emissions regulations, especially in Europe. This all comes with the brand set to finalize its electric strategy, with electric-only the way many governments see the future, which means Lamborghini has to act sooner rather than later.
Sources: Autocar, Lamborghini